- Must visit
Swiss Museum of Transport
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$27
Fastest journey
41 m
Average duration
41 m
Trains per day
141
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lucerne is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lucerne will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.
Of the 141 trains that leave Zurich for Lucerne on Fri, Aug 21, 54 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Aug 21 the direct trains cover the 40 km distance in an average of 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 41 m .
On Fri, Aug 21 the slowest trains will take 41 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IR 75 2590 | 2590
IR 75 2564 | 2564
IR 70 2611 | 2611
IR 70 2643 | 2643
IR 70 2645 | 2645
IR 70 2615 | 2615
IR 70 2617 | 2617
IR 70 2619 | 2619
IR 70 2611 | 2611
IR 70 2641 | 2641Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lucerne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $34.
Distance: 24 miles (40 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration Fastest 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lucerne:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Zurich to Lucerne costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Lucerne take longer:
Bus takes on average 43m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $67 (€54) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $37 (€29). The journey takes 43m versus 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with SBB, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lucerne trains for today, Thursday, August 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S 5 18565 | 18565 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18665 | 18665 · IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19167 | 19167 · IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18867 | 18867 · IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2582 | 2582 | 5:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2569 | 2569 | 5:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 6:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19169 | 19169 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 5:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18369 | 18369 · IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 5:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2635 | 2635 | 6:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18569 | 18569 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18669 | 18669 · IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2130 | 2130 | 6:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3278 | 3278 | 6:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19173 | 19173 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 6:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18373 | 18373 · IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 6:55 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2637 | 2637 | 7:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18573 | 18573 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18673 | 18673 · IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2132 | 2132 | 7:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3280 | 3280 | 7:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18675 | 18675 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 7:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19177 | 19177 · IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 7:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2639 | 2639 | 8:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18577 | 18577 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18677 | 18677 · IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2134 | 2134 | 8:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3282 | 3282 | 8:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18679 | 18679 · IC 2 889 | 889 · S 3 21382 | 21382 | 8:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 10:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19181 | 19181 · IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 8:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2641 | 2641 | 9:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18581 | 18581 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18681 | 18681 · IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2588 | 2588 | 9:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3284 | 3284 | 9:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18683 | 18683 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 9:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19185 | 19185 · IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 9:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2643 | 2643 | 10:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18585 | 18585 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18685 | 18685 · IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2590 | 2590 | 10:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3286 | 3286 | 10:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18987 | 18987 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 10:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h05 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19189 | 19189 · IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 10:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2645 | 2645 | 11:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18589 | 18589 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 9 18989 | 18989 · IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:16 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2592 | 2592 | 11:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18991 | 18991 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 11:46 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h21 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19193 | 19193 · IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 11:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h13 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19192 | 19192 · S 29 8994 | 8994 · S 29 8912 | 8912 | 12:05 AM Zurich Altstetten | 5h40 | 5:45 AM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 70 2647 | 2647 | 12:08 AM Zurich HB | 0h59 | 1:07 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:09 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 5h29 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 24 20493 | 20493 · S 1 21111 | 21111 | 12:21 AM Zurich HB | 5h17 | 5:38 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18615 | 18615 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 2155 | 2155 · IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:23 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h02 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2564 | 2564 | 5:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 6:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3252 | 3252 | 5:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 9 18919 | 18919 · IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 5:46 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h05 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19121 | 19121 · IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 5:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2611 | 2611 | 6:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 6:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18521 | 18521 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18621 | 18621 · IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2106 | 2106 | 6:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 7:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18623 | 18623 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19125 | 19125 · IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 6:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2613 | 2613 | 7:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 7:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18525 | 18525 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18625 | 18625 · IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2570 | 2570 | 7:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 8:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3256 | 3256 | 7:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 11 19129 | 19129 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 3 18329 | 18329 · IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 7:55 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 0h56 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2615 | 2615 | 8:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 8:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18529 | 18529 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18629 | 18629 · IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2110 | 2110 | 8:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 9:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18631 | 18631 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19133 | 19133 · IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 8:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2617 | 2617 | 9:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 9:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18533 | 18533 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18633 | 18633 · IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2112 | 2112 | 9:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 10:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3260 | 3260 | 9:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18635 | 18635 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19137 | 19137 · IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 9:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2619 | 2619 | 10:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 10:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18537 | 18537 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18637 | 18637 · IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2114 | 2114 | 10:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 11:25 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3262 | 3262 | 10:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18639 | 18639 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19141 | 19141 · IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 10:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2621 | 2621 | 11:10 AM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 11:51 AM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18541 | 18541 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:16 AM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18641 | 18641 · IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:21 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2116 | 2116 | 11:35 AM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 12:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3264 | 3264 | 11:45 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18643 | 18643 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 11:51 AM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19145 | 19145 · IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 11:54 AM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2623 | 2623 | 12:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 12:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18545 | 18545 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18645 | 18645 · IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2576 | 2576 | 12:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 1:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3266 | 3266 | 12:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18647 | 18647 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19149 | 19149 · IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 12:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2625 | 2625 | 1:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 1:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18549 | 18549 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18649 | 18649 · IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2120 | 2120 | 1:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 2:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3268 | 3268 | 1:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18651 | 18651 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 1:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19153 | 19153 · IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 1:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2627 | 2627 | 2:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 2:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18553 | 18553 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18653 | 18653 · IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2122 | 2122 | 2:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 3:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3270 | 3270 | 2:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18655 | 18655 · IC 2 877 | 877+ IR VAE 2024 | 2024 | 2:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 4:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19157 | 19157 · IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 2:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2629 | 2629 | 3:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 3:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18557 | 18557 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18657 | 18657 · RE 37 4826 | 4826 · S 9 21963 | 21963 | 3:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 2h07 | 5:28 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
IR 75 2580 | 2580 | 3:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 4:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 13 3272 | 3272 | 3:45 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h06 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18659 | 18659 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 3:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19161 | 19161 · IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 3:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2631 | 2631 | 4:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 4:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 5 18561 | 18561 · IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:16 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h09 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18661 | 18661 · IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:21 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h04 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 11 19163 | 19163 · IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:24 PM Zurich Altstetten | 1h15 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 8 18863 | 18863 · IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:30 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h09 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 75 2126 | 2126 | 4:35 PM Zurich HB | 0h50 | 5:25 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IR 2567 | 2567 | 4:39 PM Zurich HB | 1h00 | 5:39 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h00 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
S 6 18663 | 18663 · IC 2 881 | 881+ IR VAE 2028 | 2028 | 4:51 PM Zürich Oerlikon | 1h30 | 6:21 PM Lucerne station | 2 transfers | |
S 11 19165 | 19165 · IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 4:54 PM Zurich Altstetten | 0h57 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 1 transfer | |
IR 70 2633 | 2633 | 5:10 PM Zurich HB | 0h41 | 5:51 PM Lucerne station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Zurich to Lucerne run on average 24 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 24 miles (40 km) distance in 41m.
Distance 24 miles (40 km) |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 41m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
Discover the best of Lucerne — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lucerne trip today.
Swiss Transport Museum with trains, planes, cars, simulators, and media exhibits. Lucerne’s top family-friendly museum.
Collection of Pablo Picasso works in a historic building once linked to the artist’s celebrated 1930s Lucerne exhibition.
Jean Nouvel-designed art museum showing modern and contemporary works in a superb lakeside cultural complex.
Preserved old town square lined with frescoed historic buildings, fountains, and guild houses. A classic Lucerne photo stop.
Car-free riverside promenade beside the Reuss with shops and facades. Ideal for strolling between major old town sights.
Elegant lakefront promenade with mountain views, grand hotels, and access to the KKL and boat piers.
Crisp potato rösti from Central Switzerland, often served plain or topped. It is a beloved Swiss staple found in Lucerne homes and taverns.
Rich melted cheese with bread, potatoes, or pickles. A classic Swiss communal meal that reflects alpine dairy traditions popular around Lucerne.
Melted raclette cheese scraped over potatoes and pickles. It is a hearty mountain dish widely enjoyed across Switzerland, including Lucerne.
Elegant fine dining focused on creative French-Swiss cuisine with lake views and a long-standing reputation for special occasions.
Historic riverside restaurant known for Lucerne classics like Chügelipastete in a traditional setting near the old town.
Refined lakeside dining with seasonal Swiss cuisine and polished service in the grand Hotel Schweizerhof.
Lucerne is pricier than most European cities, with high hotel rates, meals, and local transport, especially in peak tourist season.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Round up taxi fares and leave small change at cafes.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich to Lucerne by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lucerne, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Zurich to Lucerne trains use the Zürich HB to Luzern Bhf station pair, with some services arriving at Luzern, Bahnhof. Use this guide to compare Zurich and Lucerne train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Zürich HB is 1 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich HB has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Au Premier, Brasserie Federal
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich HB. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich HB. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich HB: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich HB: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich HB: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich, Hotel St. Gotthard, Central Plaza Hotel.
Zürich Oerlikon is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Oerlikon has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Negishi Sushi Bar, Le Muh
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Oerlikon. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Oerlikon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Oerlikon: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Courtyard Zurich North, Swissotel Zurich, Hotel Sternen Oerlikon.
Zürich Altstetten is 5 km from Zurich city centre. Public transport options include:
Zürich Altstetten has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Markthalle, Restaurant LaSalle
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Zürich Altstetten. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Zürich Altstetten. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Zürich Altstetten: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Zürich Altstetten: Elevators.
Nearby hotels include Placid Hotel Zurich, Best Western Hotel Spirgarten, H+ Hotel Zürich.
Luzern Bhf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant La Cucina, Restaurant Bellini Locanda Ticinese
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Luzern Bhf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Luzern Bhf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Bhf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Bhf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Monopol Luzern, Waldstätterhof Swiss Quality Hotel, Hotel Central Luzern.
Luzern, Bahnhof has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern, Bahnhof.
Luzern Allmend/Messe is 1 km from Lucerne city centre. Public transport options include:
Luzern Allmend/Messe has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
ATMs are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Luzern Allmend/Messe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Luzern Allmend/Messe.
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